Kim Kwang-ho, Seoul Police Chief, "Prompt Convening of Suspect Identity Disclosure Committee for Sindang Station Murder"

Visit to the Incident Site at 2:30 PM on the 16th
"Condolences to the Victim, Sympathy to the Bereaved Family"
"Support Procedures Without Deficiency"
"Exploring Active Use of Interim Measures"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] Kim Kwang-ho, Chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, announced on the 16th that he will promptly hold a suspect identity disclosure committee regarding the Sindang Station murder case.

On the same day at 2:30 PM, Chief Kim visited the scene of the Sindang Station murder case on Seoul Subway Line 2 and said, "Regarding this stalking victim revenge murder case, I pray for the victim's soul and express my deep condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones. As the Chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, I feel very sorry and regretful."

He continued, "To offer some comfort to the bereaved families, we will proceed with various support procedures for the families to ensure nothing is lacking," and added, "Through strict and swift investigation, we will conduct suspect investigations, seizure of evidence, and hold the suspect identity disclosure committee as quickly as possible."

Chief Kim mentioned stalking cases currently under investigation at the front lines, stating, "We will conduct thorough inspections to prevent similar cases," and emphasized, "For cases with high risk or concerns of recurrence, we will actively consider utilizing provisional measures in cooperation with related agencies such as the prosecution."

Meanwhile, Kim Se-yong, the chief judge in charge of warrants at the Seoul Central District Court, will conduct a pre-arrest suspect interrogation (warrant hearing) at 3 PM on the same day for Jeon (31), who is accused of murder. Jeon is suspected of killing A, a female station attendant in her 20s and a colleague who joined Seoul Metro at the same time, in the restroom of Sindang Station around 9 PM on the 14th.

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